Tubby Gone

[TheSultan]

Maybe Goodman is putting Buzz' name out there so the Marquette administration takes notice?

Maybe, but at some point that does get a little ridiculous though. Really are we going to have to go through this every off-season?

[TheSultan]

I wonder is Shaka is deciding between UCLA and this. Minny is not a bad job by any means (and VCU is basically in CAA 2.0 in new A-10), and would have not the crazy pressure of UCLA.

Minnesota isn't a bad job? Well, it certainly isn't a good job. They've been to the Sweet 16 four times, one of which was vacated. They've won their conference twice since 1937.

Shaka might go there because of the personal connection with the AD, but I would doubt he sniffs this job otherwise.

[mufansince72]

Does anyone really think Buzz would go to a colder climate? I hope Shaka just takes the UCLA job so the rumors can calm down.

[Markedman]

I have no problem giving him a raise but he is already getting "respect money".....He is more then fairly compensated for his results.....I think an increase would be more about reaffirming a commitment to each other...which would be a good thing considering all the changes that have taken place.

Bingo, Buzz needs a little respect money.

[TheSultan]

I have no problem giving him a raise but he is already not getting "respect money".....He is more then fairly compensated for his results.....I think an increase would be more about reaffirming a commitment to each other...which would be a good thing considering all the changes that have taken place.

I really like how you said this. I know about all the issues between Buzz and the administration, and some of this is unavoidable, but at some point this type of off-season stuff gets a little ridiculous.

[warriorfan4life]

I really like how you said this. I know about all the issues between Buzz and the administration, and some of this is unavoidable, but at some point this type of off-season stuff gets a little ridiculous.

Exactly, not necessarily a massive pay bump (though I think Buzz is one of top five-ten coaches and would pay him as such), but something that shows how much Marquette values him.

[Hamostradamus]

Twitter person who claims she is in the know:

@NadineBabu 51m #Gophers RT @DanBarreiroKFAN: If there is indeed already a verbal agreement -- I can't confirm -- it is NOT with Flip.

Nadine Babu ‏@NadineBabu 51m Once again, it is just a rumor that a new coach has already verbally accepted, but my source has been dead on.

[warriorfan4life]

Twitter person who claims she is in the know:

@NadineBabu 51m #Gophers RT @DanBarreiroKFAN: If there is indeed already a verbal agreement -- I can't confirm -- it is NOT with Flip.

Nadine Babu ‏@NadineBabu 51m Once again, it is just a rumor that a new coach has already verbally accepted, but my source has been dead on.

I think there's a good chance that it is Shaka. Easy to connect the dots. Our guy J.B. has been all over this as well.

Edit: To go back to Sultan's post, I think Minnesota has largely underachieved over the years. They are the only D-1 school in a state that produces a respectable amount of talent, and people there are fiercely loyal to U of M. I think the right coach could totally lock down the state and put the Gophers in the upper half to upper third of the B1G. They have to improve facilities, but there is potential in this job and not crazy expectations.

[Goose85]

Interesting that both Goodman and Parrish mention Buzz and Larry's relationship.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...h-at-minnesota

[kneelb4zerg]

My favorite part of coaches getting fired: rival coaches in the same league getting upset about it. Of course Izzo is upset that Tubby was fired, they might hire someone who is competent and there will be one less pushover on his schedule. Lame.